We Are The Ones We've Been Waiting For- Poet and Activist, June Jordan aptly wrote these words in a poem that she presented to the United Nations in 1978 to commemorate the 40,000 women and children who bodily stood against the regime of apartheid. May oppressed groups since this time have taken up the last sentence of the poem as their acknowledgement of their determination to move toward their own freedom. This service will ask the question of our congregation, if we too are the ones we've been waiting for as we honor Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience.
Diwali (or Deepavali) literally means "a row of lights." This auspicious holiday, known as the "festival of lights," is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs around the world, and for most Hindus marks the beginning of the New Year. It historically symbolizes the victory of good over evil and celebrates light and life on both community and personal levels.
As Unitarian Universalists we have a diverse set of belief systems and yet we come together with shared affirmation of our faith tradition that is rooted in the belief that our shared humanity connects us. Join us as we explore how this shared connection can be enhanced by the spiritual act of generosity.
Exploring the history and heritage of our Unitarian Universalist faith. The service will include a child dedication ceremony.
On UN Sunday, we welcome Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, President of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, to Cedar Lane! In the face of challenges and forces that undermine justice and equity, UUSC has been resisting cynicism and refusing complacency for more than eight decades. UUSC advances human rights in partnership with communities impacted by oppression through a model that embraces radical trust.
